

| Subject: | Re: 2.1 idle adjustment |
| From: | Mark Edwards |
| Date: | Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:25:01 -0600 |
I>>I have a stock 2.1 watercooled engine that runs well, but consistently >>idles at 2000 rpm. What should it idle at and how do I adjust it? I've >>recently replaced the coil, distributor cap and rotor, plugs, wires, air >>and fuel filters. Is this something I should just leave alone and be >>grateful that my van is running at all?(snip) >>********************************************* >> >>IMHO, First and foremost, I would look for some sort of intake vacuum leak. >>Grab an old w!ndex bottle, and fill it with some soapy water and spray around >>the airbox, manifolds,etc.. and see if you get a drop in the idle. If I do have a vacuum leak, do I really want to suck water into my combustion chambers? I would think carb cleaner, or similar stuff would be a better choice. <shrug> Mark
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